Senate confirms Southwick to New Orleans appeals court
The Senate voted 59 to 38 to confirm Judge Leslie Southwick to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, despite Democratic objections over his civil rights sensitivity. A prior test vote showed a bloc of Democrats siding with Republicans to thwart a filibuster, leaving Southwick's confirmation intact.
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Four Shot During Halftime at Michigan Middle School Game
In Saginaw Michigan at South Middle School four people were wounded by gunfire during halftime of a Wednesday afternoon game. A 16 year old boy was shot in the neck. Police said two teenagers and two adults were hospitalized. One person of interest is being questioned as police investigate. The victims were not South Middle School students.
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Brain region tied to optimism found by scientists
Researchers using brain scans link optimism to the rostral anterior cingulate cortex behind the eyes. The study with 15 participants shows brighter rACC activity when imagining positive futures and notes stronger links to optimism than to negative thoughts.
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